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unlawful in German

unlawful in German is illegal, gesetzwidrig, ungesetzlich — unlawful means against the law; not legally permitted.

unlawful in German

illegal
adj
(law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)
gesetzwidrig
adj
(law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)
ungesetzlich
adj
(law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)
gesetzeswidrig
adj
(law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)

What does "unlawful" mean?

  1. adjective Against the law; not legally permitted.
    "It is unlawful to drive without a valid licence."
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unlawful in a sentence

  • It is unlawful to drive without a valid licence.

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What is "unlawful" in German?

"unlawful" in German is illegal, gesetzwidrig, ungesetzlich. unlawful means: Against the law; not legally permitted.

How do you use "unlawful" in a sentence?

Example: "It is unlawful to drive without a valid licence." In German, "unlawful" is illegal, gesetzwidrig, ungesetzlich.

Are there other ways to say "unlawful" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "unlawful": illegal, gesetzwidrig, ungesetzlich, gesetzeswidrig.

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